Humans have always been willing to push the limits to achieve what seems impossible. However the only thing that holds humanity back from achieving even greater feats is the fear of the unknown. What if somebody could push the limits and overcome their fear? In Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne character development assists Professor Lidenbrock’s journey to the center of the earth. The development of the characters Professor Lidenbrock and Axel carry along a riveting story.
Professor Lidenbrock flourishes throughout the story as a character who transforms to appreciate the perspective of his nephew Axel. Professor Lidenbrock is very impatient in the beginning of the story. His impatience causes him to be willing to do anything …show more content…
Axel is reluctant of an adventure in the beginning of the story. He even goes as far as keeping the true message of the manuscript from professor Lidenbrock for fear he will be forced to go with him on the adventure. His desperate measures to avoid an escapade shows his lack of inspiration to share one of these experiences. He also exhibits this aspect when he states “Was this done on purpose? Or was it a mistake? Did he want to reduce us by famine? This seemed like going rather too far!”(24). Axel’s frustration shows when he doubts his uncle and his methods to find success. In spite of his fears, Axel undergoes a transformation while on the journey that allows him to become independent and develop a sense of manhood. This is shown when he in trapped in the cavern separated from his uncle and their guide. He learns to communicate with them through the cave and eventually gets reunited with them. His persistence and determination during this crisis when he has to succeed without any help, shows his overall evolution. Earlier in the story he could only succeed in an adventure with the aid of the professor, but his success in reuniting himself with his group exhibits his transformation. Throughout the story transformative examples of character development is shown in the characters of Professor Lidenbrock and his nephew, Axel. In the end Axel
Professor Lidenbrock flourishes throughout the story as a character who transforms to appreciate the perspective of his nephew Axel. Professor Lidenbrock is very impatient in the beginning of the story. His impatience causes him to be willing to do anything …show more content…
Axel is reluctant of an adventure in the beginning of the story. He even goes as far as keeping the true message of the manuscript from professor Lidenbrock for fear he will be forced to go with him on the adventure. His desperate measures to avoid an escapade shows his lack of inspiration to share one of these experiences. He also exhibits this aspect when he states “Was this done on purpose? Or was it a mistake? Did he want to reduce us by famine? This seemed like going rather too far!”(24). Axel’s frustration shows when he doubts his uncle and his methods to find success. In spite of his fears, Axel undergoes a transformation while on the journey that allows him to become independent and develop a sense of manhood. This is shown when he in trapped in the cavern separated from his uncle and their guide. He learns to communicate with them through the cave and eventually gets reunited with them. His persistence and determination during this crisis when he has to succeed without any help, shows his overall evolution. Earlier in the story he could only succeed in an adventure with the aid of the professor, but his success in reuniting himself with his group exhibits his transformation. Throughout the story transformative examples of character development is shown in the characters of Professor Lidenbrock and his nephew, Axel. In the end Axel